Anchor, Stop Pretending, You're in Chaldea - Chapter 102

“Report! There is no sign of enemy troops in this forest!”

“Indeed, that seems to be the case.”

A heavily-built man sat in his tent, supporting his obese chin with his hand.

“It appears that the news of the strategist’s betrayal is true. Most likely, a Bounded Field has been set up in this forest, which is why their presence is concealed.”

He waved his hand dismissively.

“Continue to guard, don’t let a single rabbit escape from there.”

“Understood!!!”

Watching the messenger soldier hurriedly leave, the man stood up from his chair.

“To think that they said there’s no need to return if we don’t capture those invaders. ‘That person’ sure knows how to manipulate people. But for Rome’s sake, even the slightest threat must be eliminated.”

“Report! Someone is attempting to break through the encirclement from the eastern side. General Leonidas is blocking them!”

“Oh? Have they finally lost their patience?”

The heavily-built man quickly jumped up, causing even the chair behind him to fall to the ground.

“Spread the word, we must capture the invaders before those Spartans do. Rome must be the one to judge Rome’s enemies!!!”

“Yes, sir!!!”

Immediately, the troops stationed on the western side of the forest moved towards the east.

After the surrounding troops had withdrawn, a large rock blocking the road suddenly disappeared, and several figures quickly emerged from within.

“Senpai, confirmed no enemies nearby!”

Mashu, at the forefront, observed with her shield and turned back to report.

“Boom————————!!!”

A loud noise suddenly came from the forest behind, even causing the surrounding trees to tremble.

According to the plan, this should be the signal for Reines to attract the enemy troops.

“……”

Waver glanced back at a distance, his eyes filled with worry.

When Bai Qiu noticed Waver looking at him, he shook his head to indicate that he was fine.

“Since this is Reines and that person Sima Yi’s plan, it will definitely not go wrong. Master, what we need to do now is to quickly leave this place. If we get trapped here, then all our plans will fail.”

Seeing that Waver had made up his mind, Bai Qiu nodded as well.

“Everyone, prepare to leave this area quickly.”

According to the plan they had discussed inside, Mordred would lead the way, Mashu would protect Waver and Bai Qiu in the middle, and Jeanne Alter would be in charge of the rearguard.

They had to quickly make their way to Masiglia and join forces with the young emperor’s team.

Now they could only trust Reines and Sima Yi.

…

“Boom————————!!!”

Another loud noise, and the ground suddenly exploded without warning!!!

The surrounding soldiers saw their comrades being blasted away one after another by the explosions and were too afraid to approach.

“I didn’t expect to use Jewel Magecraft at a time like this. Fortunately, Master happened to have extra Magic Crystals, so we borrowed them. But to achieve this beginner-level power by detonating such a large Magic Jewel, I’m sure that red devil must be crying in pain, right?”

Reines watched as the soldiers approached slowly and clapped her hands.

“Trimmau!”

“I’m here, Ojou-sama.”

Trimmau, the mercury-formed maid, stood respectfully behind Reines.

“I’ll leave these small fries to you.”

“Ojou-sama, I’m ready to intercept.”

“No need to kill them, just make a big fuss and give Onii-sama and Master a chance to leave leisurely.”

“Understood, Ojou-sama!”

Under Reines’ command, one of the Supreme Mystic Codes of the Twelve Houses of the Clock Tower, Volumen Hydrargyrum, took the form of a self-regulating golem maid and launched an attack.

It swiftly moved through the battlefield, causing all the soldiers preparing to attack to suddenly fall to the ground, their weapons snapped by the mercury-like threads.

“Defend!!!”

Seeing this humanoid creature charging towards them, the soldiers who hadn’t panicked yet raised their shields to defend.

But with a wave of the maid’s hand, their shields were instantly shattered.

“Monster!!!”

As they saw the enemy starting to retreat, Trimmau tilted its head in thought.

“Ojou-sama said to make a big fuss.”

Then it raised both hands and transformed its arms into a giant mercury hammer.

“Bam——————————!!!”

The mercury hammer struck the ground and paused for a moment.

“Boom——————!!!”

The ground instantly collapsed, and the nearby soldiers fled in fear.

“So, this is how Trimmau interpreted it? Seems like some adjustments are needed.”

Reines stood in the distance, watching Trimmau wreaking havoc.

“Hraaaah——————————!!!”

Suddenly, a powerful voice rang out from afar.

Reines looked up and saw Leonidas rushing towards her at high speed!

He dodged Trimmau and, as he approached Reines, exerted all his strength in his legs and leaped high to strike down with tremendous force!!!

“I knew it, I don’t like these simple-minded guys.”

Reines raised her hand, and the Magic Jewel in her hand scattered.

“Boom——————————!!!”

The gem emitted a five-colored brilliance, followed by a violent explosion.

Leonidas immediately raised his shield to protect himself, but after the dust settled, the golden-haired girl was nowhere to be seen.

“Hisssss————————!!!”

A mercury-formed steed carried Reines to a nearby location and gently set her down, then transformed back into the maid Trimmau.

“Ojou-sama, are you alright?”

“No worries, just a muscle idiot of this level.”

Reines brushed off the dust from her clothes.

“Although I don’t know where you came from, Magus, since you have stepped into our territory, you won’t leave unscathed!!!”

Leonidas raised his spear high.

Behind him, hundreds of Spartan soldiers quickly appeared.

“Hey, using your Noble Phantasm right off the bat when we meet, are you serious?”

Reines widened her eyes slightly.

“Come on!… It’s time to cause a commotion!!!”

Leonidas assumed a throwing spear pose.

The three hundred Spartan soldiers behind him also prepared to throw their spears at Reines.

“This is Sparta! (Thermopylae Enomotia)!!!”

As countless sharp spears flew towards her, Reines sighed helplessly.

“I really can’t stand these muscle idiots who don’t know how to think.”

Her sapphire blue eyes suddenly turned red.

“Contests need neither stratagem nor trump card… Unspeakable Formation: Time Immemorial Vanguard!!!”